US Bridges

IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue

Fair

Dunn County, Wisconsin · 3.2M W JCT Cth Ee to W · Structure no. B17019900000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,300 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIH 94WB
CrossesLrd 490th Avenue
Location3.2M W JCT Cth Ee to W
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.85635, -91.65691
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,950 (2023)
Projected traffic18,300 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue carry?

About 15,950 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 94WB over Lrd 490th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.